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Urgent! Sim Card not valid after flash!

I was trying to flash the new 4.3 Rom and somehow I have managed to make the sim card unfunctional. even after going back to 4.2.2 the phone always says that the sim card is invalid. I have a TA Partition backup.
I really need the phone. Thats what you get when you are playing around.
Why is the sim functionality gone? Anyone experienced the same?
Ok its because I lost the IMEI number. Nice one some people on the board had the trouble too after upgrading.

Had the same problem rerolling to older versions.. but i think its the regional code from the file.
Flash a version near/from your region and the sim card will work properly again.

Nepturion said:
Had the same problem rerolling to older versions.. but i think its the regional code from the file.
Flash a version near/from your region and the sim card will work properly again.
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yes I rolled back to 4.2.2 but failed restoring the IMEI do I have to flash the whole ftf file again?

FiremakerP said:
I was trying to flash the new 4.3 Rom and somehow I have managed to make the sim card unfunctional. even after going back to 4.2.2 the phone always says that the sim card is invalid. I have a TA Partition backup.
I really need the phone. Thats what you get when you are playing around.
Why is the sim functionality gone? Anyone experienced the same?
Ok its because I lost the IMEI number. Nice one some people on the board had the trouble too after upgrading.
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It also happened to mine while I'm trying to root on 4.3. I downgraded to 534 after unsuccessful of rooting on 4.3. Then I lost IMEI and showed sim card is invalid. Fortunately I made my original 270 ftf for back up. I flashed 270 again and I got back IMEI and working sim card. I also found in other thread that if you want to downgrade 4.2.2 from 4.3 you need to flash exclude baseband. If not you will get that IMEI and sim card error. Try to update 4.3 and downgrade 4.2.2 exclude baseband if you don't have original back up like me. Good luck !!! :good:

hololodilolo said:
It also happened to mine while I'm trying to root on 4.3. I downgraded to 534 after unsuccessful of rooting on 4.3. Then I lost IMEI and showed sim card is invalid. Fortunately I made my original 270 ftf for back up. I flashed 270 again and I got back IMEI and working sim card. I also found in other thread that if you want to downgrade 4.2.2 from 4.3 you need to flash exclude baseband. If not you will get that IMEI and sim card error. Try to update 4.3 and downgrade 4.2.2 exclude baseband if you don't have original back up like me. Good luck !!! :good:
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You a need a functional TA backup to do it.
Downgrade to the version where you did the TA backup through FTF then you can see your IMEI again.

Ok I'm running 4.2.2 I want to know is there a way to back up my phone my bootloader is locked.
I have root but I didn't install custom recovery. I want to try 4.3 but I want to make sure I can come back to 4.2.2 without loosing imei.thanks

FiremakerP said:
You a need a functional TA backup to do it.
Downgrade to the version where you did the TA backup through FTF then you can see your IMEI again.
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Thank you for your advice but in my case I didn't need to backup and restore TA to get back IMEI and working sim card. I'm just flash my stock 4.2.2 ftf that I backup before and everything is working fine now (both IMEI and sim).
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adamo86 said:
Ok I'm running 4.2.2 I want to know is there a way to back up my phone my bootloader is locked.
I have root but I didn't install custom recovery. I want to try 4.3 but I want to make sure I can come back to 4.2.2 without loosing imei.thanks
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As per reply from 4.3 rooting thread, you can downgrad 4.2.2 from 4.3 without losing imei but you need to exclude baseband when you flash 4.2.2. :highfive:

hololodilolo said:
Thank you for your advice but in my case I didn't need to backup and restore TA to get back IMEI and working sim card. I'm just flash my stock 4.2.2 ftf that I backup before and everything is working fine now (both IMEI and sim).
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As per reply from 4.3 rooting thread, you can downgrad 4.2.2 from 4.3 without losing imei but you need to exclude baseband when you flash 4.2.2. :highfive:
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Do I need to exclude kernel aswell when downgrading from 4.3.also do I select everything in flashtool in the section where it displays system,TA, kernel etc.lastly do I need to tick final verification? Thanks

adamo86 said:
Do I need to exclude kernel aswell when downgrading from 4.3.also do I select everything in flashtool in the section where it displays system,TA, kernel etc.lastly do I need to tick final verification? Thanks
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It should be ok with just exclude baseband. If not wipe all data on phone.

hololodilolo said:
It should be ok with just exclude baseband. If not wipe all data on phone.
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I tried to downgrade to 257 I used flashtool it flashed but remained on 4.3.now I can't use flashtool everytime I select a ftf it says can't open. Is it because it's a custom rom.please help.I tried different ftf even a 4.3 stock ftf.

adamo86 said:
I tried to downgrade to 257 I used flashtool it flashed but remained on 4.3.now I can't use flashtool everytime I select a ftf it says can't open. Is it because it's a custom rom.please help.I tried different ftf even a 4.3 stock ftf.
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Try to restart your computer. If not OK, uninstall and reinstall flashtool. Try to redownload ftf as well. Good luck buddy.

I've also encountered the same problem after having downgraded from 4.3 to 4.22 with the intention of installing a custom rom.
I got so far as flashing a generic uk 4.22 ftf, rooting, backing up ta partition and trying to install dual recovery for LB but after a few attempts only TWRP would install and not CWM which is what I needed to install the rom and so decided to go back to stock and try again some other time.
Only now I have this Invalid Sim message and can't find a way to get my phone working as a phone again, this thread has mentioned a number of fixes but as I had to flash an old ftf first in order to root and continue, my backup ta was done after this problem surfaced and I do not have a copy of my original ftf so it would seem that what you guys tried won't work for me, anybody have any ideas?
Any help would be greatly appreciated...

DylanNeil said:
Only now I have this Invalid Sim message and can't find a way to get my phone working as a phone again, this thread has mentioned a number of fixes but as I had to flash an old ftf first in order to root and continue, my backup ta was done after this problem surfaced and I do not have a copy of my original ftf so it would seem that what you guys tried won't work for me, anybody have any ideas?
Any help would be greatly appreciated...
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If you don't have your original FTF doesn't matter, download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191 the unbranded generic FTF and flash it to stock. Your phone will working back fine.

eclyptos said:
If you don't have your original FTF doesn't matter, download from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191 the unbranded generic FTF and flash it to stock. Your phone will working back fine.
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That did the trick, ta very much. Still having the same problem when I try to downgrade again though, I am going from .290 to .257 (I read somewhere that you have to go via .257 to reach the rooting promised land of .534) but still get the Invalid Card notice. I have done full factory resets, enabled USB Debug, ticked unkown sources, excluded baseband and not but no joy.
Seems a bit odd to me but there must be something I am missing... any ideas? All my firmware is generic UK btw.

If you are doing this to reach the .290 rooted like here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2572988 doesn't matter too, because you will update anyway so if you get some issues in downgrade state forget about that and complete the process. The update to .290 should fix them. Are you getting this problem on rooted .290?

I am trying to install the Criskelo rom ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560068 ) I got as far as installing dual recovery but I could only get TWRP working not CWM so stopped there and back tracked thinking I was doing something wrong. Not sure if the issue I have now would be fixed upon installing the rom, couldn't figure out why CWM wouldn't install and as the Invalid Card was the only other known issue I figured something went wrong in the downgrade process and have been working at that since...

DylanNeil said:
I am trying to install the Criskelo rom ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2560068 ) I got as far as installing dual recovery but I could only get TWRP working not CWM so stopped there and back tracked thinking I was doing something wrong. Not sure if the issue I have now would be fixed upon installing the rom, couldn't figure out why CWM wouldn't install and as the Invalid Card was the only other known issue I figured something went wrong in the downgrade process and have been working at that since...
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The update kernel of the Criskelo it's a .290 so probably it will fix this issue but if you flashed the recovery and you get only TWRP working and not CWM i don't know how this happen. There is 1 way to boot in TWRP and another one to boot in CWM.

network for sim with another carrier(airtel) but no network for my sim card(aircel)
hey guys please help ... after flashing a custom ROM vibeui 1.5(root+gapps) from needrom, I couldn't find network for my sim card.. but the signal bars are full if I insert a sim of another carrier... please help me guys...

[Q] Rooting z1 c6902- INDIAN version .757

I have just purchased xperia z1 and has updated it to latest .757 and wants to root my mobile. May be this type of questions are already posted but i find some questions in my mind before rooting so I want too clear it out so that i may not be left with a bricked device
1. can the c6903 firmware be flashed on my c6902 without any problem ( such flash was not applicable on my galaxy ace and there was no any correct way, you are left with a bricked device, but I see only c6903 threads)
2. if so , can i flash the link of ftf on NUT thread (it is c6903 ftf----- else i have to go to ftf mega collection and flash c6902 IN ftf?
3. can the flash tool unlock and lock bootloader so that i get my warranty again ( will i loose root after locking bootloader ?)
4. does unlocking bootloader crashes camera? ( i think i read months before that 20,7 mp stop working)
5. if unlocking bootloader crashes camera shall i install Z1-lockeddualrecovery2.7.123-BETA.flashable.zip (8.47MB) from this site http://nut.xperia-files.com/ from flashtool ... if so plz tell how ..
6. how can i relock bootloader, if i unlock it?
7. what flashiing ftf withou ta means?
8. does flashing kernel, recovery and ftf are same ways i.e just put them in flashtool/firmware path and use "flash" button and follow flashing..(please do elaborate here, if u can add pics thanks). I read the noobs guide but it was for xperia x10.
9. After rooting-- flashing recovery-- all i have to do is wipe data, dalvik cache and install rom
10. i also got my back glass cracked due to my phone getting placed under my bed table while studying... i read many T&C of accidental warranty policy,, so is this reason a valid reason to get warranty,, how much will be the cost of changing back glass as accidental warranty is only 1 time useable..
At last thanks for giving your precious time and clearing my doubts

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606 -using this page for xz dual recovery install
what does this line of the section means????
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When installing custom ROMs:
Be sure to flash XZ/ZL/TabZ/Z1/ZU-lockeddualrecovery[VERSION]-BETA.flashable.zip from http://nut.xperia-files.com after installing the ROM and before you reboot, this way you will not lose recovery!
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Follow the link in my signature

gregbradley said:
Follow the link in my signature
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I followed ur link...
as i downgraded to .534 IN ftf i lost my IMEI...
installing rom aur i got stuck in bootloop
I again flashed .534 ftf by flashtool but i am not able to get my imei back...
what to do now

Well I also lost imei when I flashed c6902. 534 ftf IN version from mega site. I want to downgrade to 4.2.2 as I am experiencing severe battery drain on. 757 c6902 IN version.
Sent from my C6902 using Tapatalk

Aj.GaLaxY aCE said:
I followed ur link...
as i downgraded to .534 IN ftf i lost my IMEI...
installing rom aur i got stuck in bootloop
I again flashed .534 ftf by flashtool but i am not able to get my imei back...
what to do now
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carry on with the process
Once you upgrade to a prerooted 757 you will get your imei back

[Q] Z1 cannot register network after update

hi.. I was on omni rom before i updated. I had a problem with omni rom, I had an error, process stopped working. i tried reinstalling omni rom, wiping everything but still problem persisted. I tired also slimkat rom but still same problem so I decided to flash stock rom. I flashed the .757 update and after flashing I cannot register a network. Z1 can search my network but when i try to register it takes forever. i tried also downgrading to the first rom out of the box which is .290 but I am having baseband unknown problem. i tried to flash other stock rom but still same problem. I also tried to flash iHackers 4.1, followed the steps but still i cannot register a network. Baseband and IMEI are both available. Is there any way to fix my z1
I also tried fixing via SUS, still same problem, can look for network but cannot register. Basing on the box SI my rom is CUS HK which is the same stock ROM that I used but still had the problem. please help...

bjo12 said:
hi.. I was on omni rom before i updated. I had a problem with omni rom, I had an error, process stopped working. i tried reinstalling omni rom, wiping everything but still problem persisted. I tired also slimkat rom but still same problem so I decided to flash stock rom. I flashed the .757 update and after flashing I cannot register a network. Z1 can search my network but when i try to register it takes forever. i tried also downgrading to the first rom out of the box which is .290 but I am having baseband unknown problem. i tried to flash other stock rom but still same problem. I also tried to flash iHackers 4.1, followed the steps but still i cannot register a network. Baseband and IMEI are both available. Is there any way to fix my z1
I also tried fixing via SUS, still same problem, can look for network but cannot register. Basing on the box SI my rom is CUS HK which is the same stock ROM that I used but still had the problem. please help...
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Sounds like you've lost your IMEI number.
Dial *#06# and see if it shows up all zeros, I bet it does.
I'm looking to downgrade mine from Kitkat back to 4.3 and I've gathered that if you go further back, and you did, you could lose your IMEI.
I don't know how to fix this myself, but I'm still looking and learning.
Have a look at this thread and see if it helps --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628185
Second post down gives NUT's .ftf to use to downgrade without losing IMEI, but I don't know if it will restore yours. Might be worth a try. Have a read, and hope it points you in the right direction.
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Try flashing a completely stock .757 ftf including kernel, that should restore your IMEI, and flash everything.
Hope you sort it

Not .757, but .534. You'll get your imei back and try going back to .757 from there. I can't tell you how to fix that from nothing as I downgraded to .534 and restored a backup of .757. Try some other .534 ftfs if yours doesn't work. There's one version of the ftf that messes up your imei.
Don't get too scared mate, it happened for me too!
Wysłane z mojego C6903 przy użyciu Tapatalka

I dont think flashing NU'T's .534 alone will restore IMEI, but I could be wrong, I'm no expert.
Flashing a firmware before .290 seems result in loss of IMEI, so looks like the best way to go is to go back to the ROM you were using originally that had IMEI showing.
@op - If you reinstall OMNI rom does your IMEI come back??
If the OP is wanting to get onto KitKat .757, and was on OMNI rom previously, I'd probably flash the stock .290, or .136 ftf completely.
That firmware should in theory work, and restore IMEI, then I'd look at updating to .757.
If I'm wrong, sorry, and someone please correct.
Many thanks.

Thanks for the replies.
Actually I already did some research and flashed every ROM available even NUT's. I downgraded to .534 had bootloop. flashing .757 restores my IMEI and baseband but sadly doesn't fix the signal registration problem that I have. I have both IMEI and baseband. My IMEI is same as I have with the box so I really do not know why I cannot register a network. I have flashed back to .290 as it was FW when i unboxed it but it removes my baseband even if I choose to exclude baseband when flashing through flashtool. Anyway, I have again .757 and relocked bootloader because I sent it for warranty. Now my problem is can they know if I flashed custom ROM coz we all know it voids warranty.. hehe..

When I reinstall OMNI I cannot get it to boot properly because I always have Process is not responding error and then reboots continuously

Ah, right.
What's the status of the TA partition? Was it backed up, and restored when you relocked the bootloader?
As far as I've read, restoring TA and relocking should be okay for warranty purposes. The only thing I've wondered about is you usually have to unlock via the Sony website, so they must know you requested the unlock key.
If the bootloader is locked with a restored TA partition, they cannot prove that you actually used it tho, so should be fine.
If you didn't backup, then restore the TA, then they may know.
As for the signal issue, had you tried another sim card to see if that worked?

MickieH said:
Ah, right.
What's the status of the TA partition? Was it backed up, and restored when you relocked the bootloader?
As far as I've read, restoring TA and relocking should be okay for warranty purposes. The only thing I've wondered about is you usually have to unlock via the Sony website, so they must know you requested the unlock key.
If the bootloader is locked with a restored TA partition, they cannot prove that you actually used it tho, so should be fine.
If you didn't backup, then restore the TA, then they may know.
As for the signal issue, had you tried another sim card to see if that worked?
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TA partition was not backed up because of my excitement to flash custom ROM!! Hahaha so It's really my mistake for not doing so... :cyclops:
Anyway I tried sending it for warranty purpose and now after waiting for weeks already I was updated with the status. I was told that the main board was replaced and now my phone is being prep to be shipped and returned hopefully I will receive it tomorrow. Now my question is if the board was replaced does it mean that it will have a new set of DRM keys and others? If not will flashing again a Custom Rom bring the same problem? hehe.. Because I am thinking of flashing custom ROM again once I have it.
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So I have my Z1 back, actually not my actual Z1 but a brand new replacement. =)
Time to back up everything now! =)

bjo12 said:
TA partition was not backed up because of my excitement to flash custom ROM!! Hahaha so It's really my mistake for not doing so... :cyclops:
Anyway I tried sending it for warranty purpose and now after waiting for weeks already I was updated with the status. I was told that the main board was replaced and now my phone is being prep to be shipped and returned hopefully I will receive it tomorrow. Now my question is if the board was replaced does it mean that it will have a new set of DRM keys and others? If not will flashing again a Custom Rom bring the same problem? hehe.. Because I am thinking of flashing custom ROM again once I have it.
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So I have my Z1 back, actually not my actual Z1 but a brand new replacement. =)
Time to back up everything now! =)
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Lol, yes, and the TA partition
Nice one getting a new handset :good:

[q] XPERIA ZR unknown baseband and blank imei help!!

Hi! I need some help my Xperia ZR c5502 4.1.2 got Unknown IMEI and baseband after flashing …
With no backup
ONLY ftf build 10.1.1.A.1.310 is working but always no Wifi and Signal I read some threads that it's because of the unknown baseband and IMEI
This is some things I tried
Unlock/relock bootloader root and install cwm recovery
tried Flashing Different Xperia ZR FTF with even Different Country using flashtool still no luck always got stuck in Bootloop
Wipe date/cache/partition No luck
Repair with PC Companion still no luck stuck in bootloop
Is there any other possible way to fix IMEI and baseband without bringing it to the repair center?
Any more suggestion?

hyozanryu said:
Hi! I need some help my Xperia ZR c5502 4.1.2 got Unknown IMEI and baseband after flashing …
With no backup
ONLY ftf build 10.1.1.A.1.310 is working but always no Wifi and Signal I read some threads that it's because of the unknown baseband and IMEI
This is some things I tried
Unlock/relock bootloader root and install cwm recovery
tried Flashing Different Xperia ZR FTF with even Different Country using flashtool still no luck always got stuck in Bootloop
Wipe date/cache/partition No luck
Repair with PC Companion still no luck stuck in bootloop
Is there any other possible way to fix IMEI and baseband without bringing it to the repair center?
Any more suggestion?
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Did u unlock bootloader? and while relocking, did u do it properly? DRM keys and TA partition restore?
And why are you still on 4.1.2? did you try 4.2.2 or 4.3 or 4.4.2 roms for your specific region?
I think you might have lost DRM keys or TA

I'm stuck @ 4.1.2 tried other 4.1.2 but only 10.1.1.A.1.310 build is working on my phone other build always ends up in bootloop
tried 4.2.2 or 4.3 or 4.4.2 all stuck in bootloop.
Yes I lost my lost DRM keys and TA because of flashing without backup
Is there a possible way to restore it without backup?

hyozanryu said:
I'm stuck @ 4.1.2 tried other 4.1.2 but only 10.1.1.A.1.310 build is working on my phone other build always ends up in bootloop
tried 4.2.2 or 4.3 or 4.4.2 all stuck in bootloop.
Yes I lost my lost DRM keys and TA because of flashing without backup
Is there a possible way to restore it without backup?
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Sorry mate. you cant get back DRM and TA once u lost it. its different for every phone.
Check the service menu: dial *#*#7378423#*#* (i.e. *#*#SERVICE#*#*) and choose 'Service tests' > 'Security'. If your DRM keys are okay, both MARLIN and WMLA will show up as [Key OK]. If they are erased, they would show up as [Unknown Error].
DRM keys are unique for each device, so they are not contained in any firmware download. Once they are erased, there is no way to get them back, unless you made a backup of the Trim Area (TA) before unlocking your bootloader.
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You should have researched before unlocking the bootloader. But thats history.
What you can do now is flash any custom roms. Check ZR android dev section. there you will find some custom roms based on 4.4.4 which needs to be flashed on unlocked bootloader :good:
sorry for your loss

Now I learned my lesson always backup >.<
Thanks! I tried intalling some custom 4.4.4 ROMS and it worked my WIFI is now working even with still UNKNOWN IMEI and Baseband much better than before with no WIFI now my only problem is the NO Service ON Simcard >.<

hyozanryu said:
Now I learned my lesson always backup >.<
Thanks! I tried intalling some custom 4.4.4 ROMS and it worked my WIFI is now working even with still UNKNOWN IMEI and Baseband much better than before with no WIFI now my only problem is the NO Service ON Simcard >.<
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My guess is that as you have lost DRM and TA, IMEI is showing unknown. Thats why your operator is rejecting the service even though you have inserted sim card. try some other custom roms n kernels. :good:

hyozanryu said:
Hi! I need some help my Xperia ZR c5502 4.1.2 got Unknown IMEI and baseband after flashing …
With no backup
ONLY ftf build 10.1.1.A.1.310 is working but always no Wifi and Signal I read some threads that it's because of the unknown baseband and IMEI
This is some things I tried
Unlock/relock bootloader root and install cwm recovery
tried Flashing Different Xperia ZR FTF with even Different Country using flashtool still no luck always got stuck in Bootloop
Wipe date/cache/partition No luck
Repair with PC Companion still no luck stuck in bootloop
Is there any other possible way to fix IMEI and baseband without bringing it to the repair center?
Any more suggestion?
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flash Modem.zip File for Zr its work with it

thats new. . . modem.zip file for ZR? do you know were i can get that file?

hyozanryu said:
thats new. . . modem.zip file for ZR? do you know were i can get that file?
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what kernel u are using? custom kernels mostly contain everything needed

from
STOCK FTF XPERIA ZR c5502 4.1.2 build 10.1.1.A.1.310
flash/install
ROM PORT 4.2.2 MIUI 3.11.1
then tried
ROM 4.4.4 AOKP :: kitkat :: test builds :: dogo {ZR}
ROM UB 4.4.4 Carbon Rom KK Unofficial
currently using
ROM] 4.4.4 AICP v6.0Android Ice Cold Project
all works but still No luck in fixing my SIM Issue
I am Still searching on How to fix IMEI and Baseband Unknown

hyozanryu said:
from
STOCK FTF XPERIA ZR c5502 4.1.2 build 10.1.1.A.1.310
flash/install
ROM PORT 4.2.2 MIUI 3.11.1
then tried
ROM 4.4.4 AOKP :: kitkat :: test builds :: dogo {ZR}
ROM UB 4.4.4 Carbon Rom KK Unofficial
currently using
ROM] 4.4.4 AICP v6.0Android Ice Cold Project
all works but still No luck in fixing my SIM Issue
I am Still searching on How to fix IMEI and Baseband Unknown
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I dont know about this modem.zip so cant advice you about it. I have never came across it.
keep trying until you get sim services

Yes! I will keep trying Thanks for your reply... :good:

Xperia Z1 IMEI gone again?

Got my Z1 the other day and flashed some firmware on it(cant remember which one) then rooted it, unlocked bootloader and flashed dual recovery to it and then flashed my rom. Rom worked fine etc but sim card was not detected because IMEI is 0.
I read up about this and followed a guide which involved flashing .290, then .257 and then after that to root the z1 and then flash .534 and then install recovery and then install my rom. This was supposed to 'fix' the imei problem but i've just finished flashing DU 5.1.1 and my IMEI is STILL missing and now I have no idea what to do next.
I want to run a custom rom but still be able to have simcard etc.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

hippopig said:
Got my Z1 the other day and flashed some firmware on it(cant remember which one) then rooted it, unlocked bootloader and flashed dual recovery to it and then flashed my rom. Rom worked fine etc but sim card was not detected because IMEI is 0.
I read up about this and followed a guide which involved flashing .290, then .257 and then after that to root the z1 and then flash .534 and then install recovery and then install my rom. This was supposed to 'fix' the imei problem but i've just finished flashing DU 5.1.1 and my IMEI is STILL missing and now I have no idea what to do next.
I want to run a custom rom but still be able to have simcard etc.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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If you have C6902, then you have to flash the corresponding fix, which is in Z1 threads. Search for it. If you have C6903, then either reflash your original ftf firmware with flashtool or flash C6903 baseband only from the same ftf (also with flashtool). If you can't find original firmware, just flash baseband for your type (C69XX). And next time, read about the firmware/rom you are flashing (and write it down) or you may brick your phone...